PAR vs. ELUT

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

PAR (PAR Technology Corporation) and ELUT (Elutia Inc.) are both stocks. PAR operates in Software - Application (Technology), while ELUT operates in Medical Devices (Healthcare). Over the past year, PAR returned -71.08% vs -58.00% for ELUT. Their 0.08 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

PAR vs. ELUT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in PAR Technology Corporation (PAR) and Elutia Inc. (ELUT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, PAR achieves a -53.28% return, which is significantly lower than ELUT's 23.69% return.

PAR

• 1D: 0.59%
• 1M: -11.02%
• 6M: -35.33%
• YTD: -53.28%
• 1Y: -71.08%
• 3Y*: -21.09%
• 5Y*: -22.61%
• 10Y*: 12.73%
• ALL TIME*: 3.73%

ELUT

• 1D: -5.33%
• 1M: -8.07%
• 6M: -18.40%
• YTD: 23.69%
• 1Y: -58.00%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: -10.72%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
ELUT Elutia Inc.	$53.06K	$85.85K	$117.23K
PAR PAR Technology Corporation	$14.75M	$15.09M	$19.85M

PAR vs. ELUT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
PAR PAR Technology Corporation	-53.28%	-50.08%	66.90%	-4.56%
ELUT Elutia Inc.	23.69%	-81.48%	73.15%	81.51%

Correlation

The correlation between PAR and ELUT is -0.01, meaning there was essentially no consistent relationship between their historical price movements. Each responded to its own set of market drivers.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	-0.01
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 7, 2023	0.08

Fundamentals

Market Cap PAR : $699.12M ELUT : $37.88M
EPS PAR : -$1.87 ELUT : $1.10
PS Ratio PAR : 1.45 ELUT : 2.43
PB Ratio PAR : 0.84 ELUT : 1.64
Total Revenue (TTM) PAR : $475.66M ELUT : $15.97M
Gross Profit (TTM) PAR : $190.78M ELUT : $8.63M
EBITDA (TTM) PAR : -$33.08M ELUT : -$17.57M

Return for Risk

PAR vs. ELUT — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

PAR

PAR Risk / Return Rank: 6
PAR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4
PAR Sortino Ratio Rank: 3
PAR Omega Ratio Rank: 4
PAR Calmar Ratio Rank: 8
PAR Martin Ratio Rank: 13

ELUT

ELUT Risk / Return Rank: 15
ELUT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 11
ELUT Sortino Ratio Rank: 12
ELUT Omega Ratio Rank: 13
ELUT Calmar Ratio Rank: 16
ELUT Martin Ratio Rank: 22

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

PAR vs. ELUT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PAR Technology Corporation (PAR) and Elutia Inc. (ELUT). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	PAR	ELUT	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-1.04	-0.74	-0.30
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-1.88	-1.05	-0.84
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.76	0.88	-0.12
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.90	-0.73	-0.16
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-1.25	-1.01	-0.24

PAR vs. ELUT - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current PAR Sharpe Ratio is -1.04, which is lower than the ELUT Sharpe Ratio of -0.74. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PAR and ELUT, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

PAR vs. ELUT - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PAR drawdown since its inception was -90.88%, roughly equal to the maximum ELUT drawdown of -89.82%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PAR and ELUT.

Drawdown Indicators

	PAR	ELUT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-90.88%	-89.82%	-1.06%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-80.49%	-78.96%	-1.53%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-85.43%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-85.43%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-86.68%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-80.89%	-82.73%	+1.84%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-53.45%	-45.04%	-8.41%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	57.87%	57.52%	+0.35%

Volatility

PAR vs. ELUT - Volatility Comparison

PAR Technology Corporation (PAR) has a higher volatility of 16.15% compared to Elutia Inc. (ELUT) at 13.04%. This indicates that PAR's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than ELUT based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	PAR	ELUT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	16.15%	13.04%	+3.11%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	58.89%	43.44%	+15.45%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	69.44%	78.36%	-8.92%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	55.67%	88.85%	-33.18%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	56.81%	88.85%	-32.04%

Dividends

PAR vs. ELUT - Dividend Comparison

Neither PAR nor ELUT has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
ELUT Elutia Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
PAR PAR Technology Corporation	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	1.01%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PAR and ELUT in my portfolio?

PAR and ELUT have a correlation of -0.01, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, PAR or ELUT?

PAR has higher volatility (16.15%) compared to ELUT (13.04%). In terms of maximum drawdown, PAR dropped -90.88% vs ELUT's -89.82%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

ELUT currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (-0.74 vs -1.04), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.